Files in Temp

[Fred]

I have two computers with WinXP, both Dell. Both have files in the Temp
Folder that are always there. I don't know if they are needed, is there a XP
tool that will remove those that are not needed. I have removed some but
there are others that will not allow removal. I assume they are needed.
Fred

 

[R. McCarty]

Files which cannot be deleted have what's called "Open File Handles"
meaning a program has them actively open. It's common for many apps
to have workspace files open. Many can be identified if they have a
file extension of .Tmp. Other temp or workspace don't have an easily
identifiable name. It's normal for the system to have these temp files &
being unable to delete just means they are actively being used.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Reboot and run Disk Cleanup (which will only delete TEMP files older than 48
hours).

Or you may delete the contents of a TEMP folder manually after rebooting.
Windows won't allow you to delete anything needed during the current boot.

 

[philo]

I have two computers with WinXP, both Dell. Both have files in the Temp
Folder that are always there. I don't know if they are needed, is there a XP
tool that will remove those that are not needed. I have removed some but
there are others that will not allow removal. I assume they are needed.
Fred

It's nothing to worry about...
but some temp files can only be removed after a reboot.

Anyway, if you run a disk cleanup from time to time
the temp files will be at least minimized

 

[Fred]

Thanks, thought so but was not sure !
Fred

 

[antioch]

I have two computers with WinXP, both Dell. Both have files in the Temp
Folder that are always there. I don't know if they are needed, is there a
XP tool that will remove those that are not needed. I have removed some but
there are others that will not allow removal. I assume they are needed.
Fred

Fred
About which temp are you talking - there are several.
The general rule is that on a manual delete, those still in use cannot be
deleted - a sort of 'failsafe'.
Some have, in the past, have suffered from large amounts in temp folders,
and a manual delete was the only solution.
Some have found that in a particular temp folder, deletion should be
automatic after so many days - but this has not always worked. Another temp
folder should clear on shutdown - again this has not always been so. So a
manual approach has been the only solution.
You do not say how many you have or which temp folder - there are those
files which will always appear in a temp folder, on starting your computer.

Rgds
Antioch